For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,934 students in Ravalli County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Ravalli County, MT are Lone Rock School, Quentin Brown Primary K-4 and Florence-carlton El School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ravalli County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Ravalli County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Ravalli County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 Eastside Hwy
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Darby School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
Stevensville K-6
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Victor School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Ravalli County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Grades: 7-8
| 89 students
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Grades: 2-5
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ravalli County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Ravalli County, MT include Lone Rock School, Quentin Brown Primary K-4 and Florence-carlton El School.
How many public preschools are located in Ravalli County?
7 public preschools are located in Ravalli County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ravalli County?
Ravalli County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Ravalli County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ravalli County include: Lone Rock School vs. Stevensville K-6, Washington School vs. Quentin Brown Primary K-4, Stevensville K-6 vs. Lone Rock School
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